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The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a new Port Master Plan – its first update of the port’s development policies and procedures since its original plan took effect more than three decades ago.
The updated Port Master Plan:

Reduces the number of planning areas from nine to five: San Pedro, West Basin/Wilmington, Terminal Island, Fish Harbor and Waterways.
Clarifies the planning process and, in alignment with today’s practices and goals, specifies a single land use designation for the most parcels within the Port district.
Simplifies the process for issuing coastal permits by reducing the number of permit types to two from three, and delegates the authority to approve permits for the minor land and/or water use changes to the Executive Director. Major land and water use developments will continue to require a public hearing and approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Updates the Port’s Risk Management Plan for assessing the potential risks related to the storage and transfer of crude oil and petroleum products.
The development process for the updated Port Master Plan began more than 18 months ago with input from...